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[Letter from C. W. Taes to Alex Bradford - December 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from C. W. Taes to Alex Bradford - December 20, 1943]

Letter from C. W. Taes "Tod" to Alex Bradford sharing updates on the firefighter crew in Africa and asking for details on Alex's personal life.
Date: December 20, 1943
Creator: Taes, C. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford, December 10, 1939] (open access)

[Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford, December 10, 1939]

Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford discussing how he can't talk matters with Bradford, on his way back to San Francisco. An telling Bradford to protect himself if dealing with Triumph Explosives Inc.
Date: December 10, 1939
Creator: Dinneen, W. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944]

Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to possible manufacturers of asbestos clothing for fire-fighting protection. Mr. Rossiter recommends to reach out to either Keasby & Mattison Company or Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to these two companies, Mr. Rossiter recommends that Mr. Bradford reach out to Mr. F. H. Wheeler who was responsible for the specifications adopted by the Industrial Safety Equipment Association.
Date: December 5, 1944
Creator: Rossiter, A. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Lou Stainback to Alex Bradford, December 18, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Lou Stainback to Alex Bradford, December 18, 1945]

Letter from Mary Lou Stainback to Alex Bradford thanking him for the letter of December 11th on behalf of her boss.
Date: December 18, 1945
Creator: Stainback, Mary Lou
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to the Wigginses] (open access)

[Returned Envelope Addressed to the Wigginses]

Returned envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. A. B. (Red) Wiggins from Alex "Tex" Bradford. A red circle has been drawn around a Hanford, Washington stamp with a red arrow pointing towards it. Several other stamps have been placed around the envelope that refer to the letter being unclaimed. The lower right portion has been cut off.
Date: December 7, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford - December 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford - December 19, 1943]

Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford discussing recent life events that have been happening in New York. Mr. Smith touches upon his home life with Mrs. Smith, the construction of a truck, and the safekeeping of Mr. Bradford’s firefighting equipment. The last page of this entry features the original envelope sent by Air Mail.
Date: December 19, 1943
Creator: Smith, Jim D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: U. S. to Aid Ethiopia] (open access)

[Clipping: U. S. to Aid Ethiopia]

Newspaper clipping covering a brief article touching upon a technical mission to help Ethiopian farms produce additional agricultural commodities. The attached letter is from R. O. Marsh to Alex Bradford discussing the agricultural mission to assist Ethiopian farming efforts. Mr. Marsh provides additional information about the mission including the total number of people and the estimated dates of traveling to the African continent. Finally, there is a brief discussion about the delay surrounding the Alaskan oil deal and a geological survey.
Date: December 6, 1943
Creator: Marsh, R. O.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to W. D. Grogan - December 11, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to W. D. Grogan - December 11, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to W. D. Grogan expressing his grief of surrounding the death of his former colleague, Denzil. The letter is focused around Mr. Bradford's time with Denzil and the activities after leaving Aldershot at the Badajos Barracks.
Date: December 11, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Matt Kaivre to Alex Bradford, December 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Matt Kaivre to Alex Bradford, December 2, 1944]

Letter from Matt Kaivre to Alex Bradford discussing a list of issues that Bradford had mentioned in his previous letter. And thanks him for the encouragement to vote even though it was hard to vote in New York State if you were apart of the Armed Forces or Marines.
Date: December 2, 1944
Creator: Kaivre, Matt
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy, December 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy, December 26, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy asking to find a way to get him back overseas and working for he misses being over there. Bradford updates him on the other lads.
Date: December 26, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford, December 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford, December 27, 1944]

Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford discussing his many thanks to Bradford for all that he's sent him and asks if he's thought about working fires at an oil ridge. For he knows nothing about fire fighter services where he is.
Date: December 27, 1944
Creator: Duke, A. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Warner & Swasey Co. to Alex Bradford - December 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from the Warner & Swasey Co. to Alex Bradford - December 21, 1943]

Letter from the Warner & Swasey Company's Advertising Department to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for his kind words on their most recent advertisement, "Are the Japs better men than we are?". The attached letter has been attached on the second page of the document.
Date: December 21, 1943
Creator: Warner & Swasey Company. Advertising Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, December 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, December 19, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd on seeing a lot of people they know while traveling and updating them on his family. Currently in New York working but will then go to Washington for work as well, wishing them a Merry Christmas and New Year.
Date: December 19, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to George Mizell, December 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to George Mizell, December 4, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to George Mizell about a error with a parcel and because of the error a money order was sent.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Kent Knox, December 17, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Kent Knox, December 17, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Kent Knox on seeing a lot of friends he worked with that Knox might recall. Wishing him a Merry Christmas and happy New Years.
Date: December 17, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Herbert W. Ehrgott, December 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Herbert W. Ehrgott, December 26, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Herbert W. Ehrgott on being ready for action after hearing about the war news. Lists ways to reach him so he can get back out there and be of use.
Date: December 26, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jack Ashenfelder, December 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jack Ashenfelder, December 10, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Jack Ashenfelder wants a update on Jack and how he's doing. Informs Jack that his youngest son became a pilot. In the reply Jack would like to ask some questions of Bradford but in person. He's not working for the state but for the American Legion.
Date: December 10, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. S. Brisbin to Alex Bradford, December 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Brisbin to Alex Bradford, December 14, 1944]

Letter from [name] to [name] on thanking him for his interest in there products but what Bradford is asking for is no longer in production. It was only for the war and will not be made into a post war item.
Date: December 14, 1944
Creator: Brisbin, D. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford, December 21,1944] (open access)

[Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford, December 21,1944]

Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford discussing how it's nice to hear from Alex again. And giving the addresses to old comrades if Alex wants to send them a card. Wishes him a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Date: December 21, 1944
Creator: Wirth, Harry J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. L. Mogford to Alex Bradford, December 29, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from M. L. Mogford to Alex Bradford, December 29, 1943]

Letter from Lawrence E. Gruza to Alex Bradford talking about how overjoyed his whole family was to receive Bradford's letter. And tells Bradford how work and his family have been doing.
Date: December 29, 1943
Creator: Mogford, M. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lawrence Gruza to Alex Bradford, December 12, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lawrence Gruza to Alex Bradford, December 12, 1943]

Letter from Lawrence Gruza to Alex Bradford on being delighted to hear from him and glad he took care of that favor he asked for. If Bradford ever needs assistance in anything, he shouldn't hesitate to reach him.
Date: December 12, 1943
Creator: Gruza, Lawrence E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford, December 11, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford, December 11, 1940]

Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford informing Bradford that he did receive his letter and is glad to know he made it safely to England. Regretfully, England decided to not have firefighters come overseas. They'll train their own men; busy recruiting and training firemen to do fire duties with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Date: December 11, 1940
Creator: Scott, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Frederic S. Hall and Alex Bradford - December 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence between Frederic S. Hall and Alex Bradford - December 1944]

Correspondence between Fredric S. Hall and Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's outrage at the American Locker Company's alleged unethical business practices and targeting of military men. In response to this outrage, Mr. Hall has apologized, offered a reimbursement, and would like to hear more about the incident in question that has bothered Mr. Bradford so.
Date: 1944-12-11/1944-12-16
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford - December 7, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford - December 7, 1943]

Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford discussing Glenn [No last name] recent work in Naples, Italy with the Military Government. Mr. Glines comments that Glenn has contracted malaria but has left the care of the hospital.
Date: December 7, 1943
Creator: Glines, David F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History